Informing the discussion around oil sands

Carbon Emissions

November 28, 2014

Ever wonder which global jurisdictions have implemented a carbon price or are considering implementing a carbon price? Now you can find out. This chart from the World Bank shows what national and sub-national jurisdictions have implemented or are scheduled to implement carbon pricing instruments (including emissions trading systems and taxes.)

November 14, 2014

Reducing greenhouse gas emissions is a global issue, but the Climate Change and Emissions Management Corporation (CCEMC) is taking a local approach. The CCEMC is a not-for-profit organization that establishes or participates in funding initiatives and transformative technologies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve climate change adaption. Working with Alberta innovators, the CCEMC has also supported the connection of technologies and innovator expertise with cities around the world where this is a need.

October 17, 2014

Climate change is a global issue with some countries routinely singled out for blame. Although China’s emissions are increasing on a per-capita basis, reports show that Americans and Europeans continue to produce more CO2 emissions per average person. Future Tense shines the light on how lifestyle counts when tallying world CO2 emissions.

October 10, 2014

On September 23, leaders and high-ranking officials met with the UN in New York to discuss climate change. Inspired by this gathering, and the realized need to reduce CO2 emissions globally, the Economist offers The deepest cuts, a guide to the actions that have done the most to slow global warming.

September 19, 2014

When you hear 'carbon emissions' you might assume someone’s talking about energy use or industry development, but you may be wrong. Carbon emissions can also come from food waste and one photographer is capturing it on film. Gregg Segal’s project, 7 Days of Garbage, showcases people among their weekly waste and is sure to make you think twice before throwing out that egg carton.

September 12, 2014

Although Canada and the U.S. have pledged the same greenhouse gas reduction target by 2020, more progress appears to be made by our southern neighbor. So why does progress appear so different between the two countries? Policy Magazine explores the targets and how they do not take into account the different energy sources feeding the economy and providing electricity.

July 18, 2014

In a unique and insightful blog post, Vox.com delves into a recent United Nations report that outlines the massive shifts required to drastically cut worldwide emissions and avoid global warming. Check it out to learn more.

Oil Sands Question and Response (OSQAR) is a blog created by Suncor Energy to support constructive dialogue about the oil sands. In our weekly posts, we talk about the energy industry, environmental impact, tailings management and reclamation, water management and the social and economic implications of oil sands development.

Our oil sands operations are near Fort McMurray, Alberta, where we recover bitumen from oil sands through mining and in situ operations. The bitumen from both operations is then upgraded to refinery-ready feedstock and diesel fuel. More about the where and the what of the oil sands can be found on our oil sands resource page.